pay rate

noun

: the amount of money workers are paid per hour, week, etc.

Examples of pay rate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Workers will reach the $25 hourly pay rate over a number of years, and some sooner than others. Calmatters, Orange County Register, 22 June 2024 Prisons are receiving more applicants for guard positions, thanks to an increase in the pay rate that went into effect last year. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024 The pay rate is set by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, which made the announcement with Mayor Adams yesterday. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2024 In San Diego, the typical pay rate for a high school intern is $18.50 to $20 per hour. Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pay rate 

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“Pay rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20rate. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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